Margaret M. Doskocz, Manager of Information Systems
Margaret began work at KSLN in 2001. She manages all of the firm's information technology, including hardware, software and networking. Margaret provides individual training to attorneys and staff on various applications, and generally troubleshoots day-to-day computer problems. She also serves as legal assistant to Patrick Kenney, KSLN's managing partner and to James Nowak, Senior partner and head of the firm's Toxic Tort Department. Prior to joining KSLN, Margaret was the Office Manager for another area law firm. She has more than 25 years of experience in the legal community. Margaret received her A.A.S. degree from Erie Community College. She supports local area organizations as a volunteer, including Hospice Buffalo and the Ride for Roswell.
Heather graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1998 with a B.A. degree in Media Studies and Digital Art. In 2010, Heather earned a Paralegal Certificate from Canisius College. Prior to joining KSLN in 2010, Heather worked as a Paralegal for a Buffalo area law firm. She focuses on insurance coverage and defense matters at KSLN, including assisting attorneys with discovery, analysis of medical records, drafting of pleadings, performing legal research and trial preparation.
Shawna joined KSLN in 2009 as a Paralegal in the firm’s defense litigation department. Specifically, she focuses on the defense of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, construction, and slip and fall accidents, matters of defective and unsafe products, and medical malpractice. Shawna's responsibilities include case management (organization and maintenance of records), medical record review, preparation of pleadings and preparing matters for trial.
Judy received her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences from Niagara County Community College. Thereafter, in 1978, she earned her Paralegal Degree from the Southern Career Paralegal Institute and in 1989, received a B.A. in Business Administration from Empire State College. Judy has worked as a Paralegal for many years, and has gained extensive experience in defending complex claims brought against insurance companies. She joined KSLN in February of 2009, and concentrates on insurance coverage and defense litigation at the firm. Judy assists in all aspects of pre-trial discovery and preparing matters for trial, including obtaining and analyzing medical records, preparing medical chronologies, drafting of pleadings, performing legal research and arranging for expert testimony. Judy also assists attorneys in perfecting appeals with the NYS Appellate Courts and the Court of Appeals.
Delwyn P. Milander, Paralegal
Family Law, Wills, Estates, Collections, Real Estate
Del received a B.A. in History from Nebraska Wesleyan University, an M.Div from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and an Associate B.A. in Paralegal Studies from Erie Community College. He has worked as a paralegal for Shari Jo Reich since 1992, and is well-versed in collections and real estate. He interfaces with the firm's clients, obtains intake information, drafts pleadings and collects data in preparation for real estate closing proceedings and other legal matters. Del is a member of the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus.
Tammy Pilger, Paralegal
Defense Litigation Tammy has been a Paralegal with KSLN since 2000, where she focuses her work in the area of civil defense litigation. She received her B.S. degree in Paralegal Studies from Hilbert College in Hamburg, New York, and assists attorneys in drafting pleadings and motions, analyzing medical, Worker's Compensation and employment records, conducting research, obtaining and interviewing expert witnesses, interfacing with clients and preparing matters for trial.
Kristy received her B.S. in Paralegal Studies from Hilbert College in 2004. She has worked as a paralegal at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak since 2009. Prior to joining KSLN she worked as a paralegal at another Buffalo firm. Kristy primarily assists in the defense of personal injury claims, which includes obtaining and analyzing relevant records, drafting pleadings and motions, locating and contacting witnesses, locating appropriate experts and trial preparation.
Kim M. Stotz, Paralegal
Defense Litigation Kim received her Paralegal Certification from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1997. She has worked as a Paralegal at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak since 2005. Prior to joining KSLN she worked as a Paralegal at another Buffalo law firm. Kim devotes the majority of her time to assisting in the defense of personal injury claims, including obtaining and reviewing relevant records, drafting pleadings, contacting witnesses, locating appropriate experts and all aspects of trial preparation.
Stacy L. Wilczak, Paralegal
Litigation
Stacy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2000. She has been with Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak since 2005. She focuses her work in the area of insurance defense litigation by obtaining and evaluating relevant records, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting research, contacting witnesses, arranging for experts and preparing matters for trial.
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